NHTSA Recall 24V714000: Arm (steering)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 982 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the BMW 530I Xdrive.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V714000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › KNUCKLE › SPINDLE › ARM |
| Report received | September 25, 2024 |
| Owner notification | November 22, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.
Safety risk
A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V714000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 530I Xdrive | 2024, 2025 |
| BMW 540I Xdrive | 2024, 2025 |
| BMW 740I Xdrive | 2024 |
| BMW 750E Xdrive | 2024 |
| BMW 760I Xdrive | 2024 |
| BMW I5 EDRIVE40 | 2024, 2025 |
| BMW I5 M60 Xdrive | 2024, 2025 |
| BMW I5 XDRIVE40 | 2025 |
| BMW I7 EDRIVE50 | 2024 |
| BMW I7 M70 Xdrive | 2024 |
| BMW I7 XDRIVE60 | 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.